Bollywood actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora died by jumping off from the sixth floor of a residential building in Bandra, the Mumbai Police said on Wednesday, adding that no suicide note has been recovered so far from the scene.

According to police, the body has been sent for post-mortem and the case is being investigated.

Raj Tilak Roshan of DCP Zone 9 said, “The body of one Anil Arora was found. He resided on the 6th floor. We are carrying out further investigation and our team is here. We are investigating all angles in detail. Our teams are here, forensic teams are here as well. The body is being taken for postmortem. We are investigating everything in detail. Prima facie it seems to be suicide, we are conducting further investigation.”

Malaika Arora was not at home when her father committed suicide. The actor-model was reportedly in Pune and rushed back to Mumbai soon after learning about the incident. After receiving this shocking news, the actor’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan also reached the residence of Malaika’s parents.

Malaika’s parents, Anil and Joyce Polycarp, had separated when she was 11 years old. Anil Arora, despite his daughter’s high profile, maintained a low public profile himself.

Malaika Arora, a prominent actress and television personality, has yet to issue a public statement on this tragic event. The family is reportedly in deep shock and mourning as they await further details from the investigation.

Akshay Kumar, a Bollywood actor, made a statement on Friday addressing recent box office failures saying it is ridiculous that people are writing sympathetic messages expressing how they feel sorry for me just because my recent film did not perform well in theaters. He added that he is not bothered by such remarks and will continue to do his work as he has done for three decades.

Films like Sarfira, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Mission Raniganj, Selfiee, Raksha Bandhan, Samrat Prithviraj, and Bachchhan Paandey were not hits.

Showing his positive attitude, he added, “Whatever happens in life happens for a better and bigger reason. Yes, my four or five films have not done well, so what? People are sending sympathetic messages like ‘Don’t worry’ and ‘It will be okay,’ but why?”

He also mentioned a journalist who wrote about his comeback, saying, “I called him up and inquired what ‘back’ even means. I have not gone anywhere; I am still here working on my next film.” Kumar conveyed this message to reporters at the trailer launch of Khel Khel Mein.

At the age of 56, the actor declared, “I am here, and I will continue to work. I don’t heed what presumptions and assumptions people make about me. I wake up with a productive mindset, exercise, go to work, and what I make, I do on my own. I don’t owe anything to anyone.”

Mudassar Aziz, known for directing Happy Bhag Jayegi and Pati Patni Aur Woh, is behind the comedy-drama Khel Khel Mein, which is set to compete at the box office with two other Hindi films: John Abraham’s Vedaa and Stree 2, releasing on August 15. Despite the competition, Aziz expressed his support for all the films, emphasizing a collaborative spirit within the Hindi film industry.

He stated, “We all belong to the same industry, I don’t see it as a competition. I have admiration for Amar Kaushik’s work (director of Stree 2) . I genuinely hope both of our films are a success at the box office.”

Aziz highlighted the importance of collective success for the industry, saying, “When a festive weekend arrives, it’s a chance to encourage audiences to visit cinemas. In Khel KhelMein, I’ve even included a nod to Stree as a way of saying, ‘Let’s make this a successful weekend for Hindi cinema .’

Khel Khel Mein is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai.

Aamir Khan hosted a party to celebrate his son Junaid’s successful debut in the Bollywood industry with the film “Maharaj” on Netflix. The movie has received widespread appreciation and has become the top-trending film on Netflix India.

The film’s director, Siddharth P Malhotra, shared photos from the success party on his Instagram account, captioning them with “good times” and a heart emoji. He expressed his admiration for Aamir Khan, writing, “I have always admired him, loved him earlier, love him now, and will continue to love him till the end of time.”

The celebratory event was an intimate gathering, with close friends and family in attendance. Aamir Khan and his ex-wife Reena Dutta were present, along with Jaideep Ahlawat, Junaid Khan, and Shalini Panday. Everyone enjoyed celebrating the film’s success and the hard work behind it. Siddharth P. Malhotra posted another picture with the caption: “It was all about last night at Jannu and Maharaja’s achievement party.”

“Maharaj” also features actors Sharvari and Shalini Panday. Supported by Yash Raj Films, it premiered on Netflix on June 14. The movie is set in the 1800s and is inspired by true events, telling the story of a journalist who fights against societal superstitions and strives to revolutionize people’s mindsets.

In another post, Siddharth P. Malhotra expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am thankful for all the love everyone has shown to this film and for continuing to share their love with all the actors, actresses, and the entire crew of ‘Maharaja’.”

The film “Maharaj” is available to watch on Netflix and continues to receive positive feedback from viewers, celebrating both the cast’s performances and the film’s compelling narrative.